Oh, your AI hallucinates? Yeah, I used to have that problem too
I build AI content workflows for a living, so reducing hallucinations matters. Here are the four techniques I actually use, from grounding to a critic-actor review step.
Jdhwilkins
Field notes on math, technology and everything in between.
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Lake District Trip June 2026
A lovely hike, great company, and incredible views over Crummock Water and Mellbreak Peak. Who needs GPS when you can navigate with a piece of paper as long as you are tall. A massive thanks to the guys who stopped to help with the car after parts started falling off.
AI-generated writing has its place—it's just not here.
AI is genuinely good at some writing tasks—just not all of them. Telling the difference isn't easy, and getting it wrong costs you more than you might expect.
How (and why) I Built My New Home on the Internet
From WordPress to Wix to coding my own — the story of why I rebuilt my website from scratch and what I learnt about building with Claude Code along the way.
What's That? Media and Text in the Same Feed!?
Absolutely, it is. And what better way to begin than with a coffee? This is one of my new post content types. I can share media, add captions, and have it presented in a more natural format in the feed. Here's my current Obsidian vault graph. I posted
6 Honest Lessons From 3+ Years of AI
Using AI well is less about the tools and more about how you think with them. Six lessons from three years of experimentation, including where I got it wrong.
I Wish I Knew This Before Building an AI Second Brain
Most AI second brain setups fail because the vault isn't built for it. This covers the structure, linking scheme, and agent protocol that actually make it work.
Everything You Need to Know Before You Start Using Obsidian
Discover how to master Obsidian with our comprehensive guide. Learn why Obsidian is unique and how to navigate its features effectively today!
How I Use Claude as a Writing Assistant (to actually improve my writing)
AI-generated articles and AI-assisted writing aren't the same thing. Four practical techniques for using Claude as feedback, without losing your own voice.
Seamless Content Ingestion for Claude-Obsidian Second Brain
Explore seamless content ingestion for the Claude-Obsidian second brain. Discover tips on efficiently managing your Claude-Obsidian second brain.
Few-shot prompting Vs. Zero-shot prompting. Which approach and when?
Most prompts don't need examples. This explains what few-shot prompting does, why examples help models, and when to actually reach for them.
How to Rot Your Brain with AI
Studies show heavy AI users score lower on critical thinking tests. The difference isn't which tools you use - it's whether you stay engaged while using them.
How I Built an AI-Powered Task Management System with Obsidian and Claude Code
I built an AI-powered task system in Obsidian using custom Claude Code skills. This covers context engineering, note types, and the morning briefing automation.
Role prompting - Giving AI a Persona
Role prompting is one of AI's most repeated tips. The research tells a different story. Here's what expert personas actually do to your outputs, and when to use them.
Jargon Buster i. AI, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Generative AI
Every tech pitch uses AI, ML, and deep learning interchangeably. They're not the same. Here's what each term actually means and why the differences matter.